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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.81, 494.71 and 253.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.81, 494.71 and 253.26 is: 379.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.81 : 494.71 = 253.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.81/494.71 = 253.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.81x = 494.71 × 253.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.81x = 125,289.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,289.62/329.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.89

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